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This position reports to:
Chapter Leader Product Management
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We are looking for a Senior Product Manager to lead the strategy, vision and portfolio direction for a defined global product portfolio within our Critical Power Business. The role is part of the Critical Power Agile organization and reports to the Chapter Leader Product Management. The role has no direct reports but provides strong matrix leadership across agile Teams.
In this role, you will be accountable for the overall performance and strategic direction of the product portfolio. You will define the mid- to long-term portfolio roadmap, align Agile Teams around common priorities, identify portfolio opportunities and risks, and ensure that product decisions support profitable growth, lifecycle discipline, customer value and execution focus. Day-to-day Agile execution remains with the Agile Team Product Managers and Product Owners.
You will work globally across Product Management, Engineering, Sales, Service, Finance and the PM Chapter. You will identify market trends, competitive shifts, strategic opportunities and potential M&A or partnership candidates, translating these insights into clear portfolio recommendations and leadership decisions.
The ideal candidate combines strategic product leadership, strong business acumen, industrial product understanding, portfolio management discipline and the ability to influence without formal authority. This role is suited to a senior product leader who can connect market needs, technology evolution, financial performance and Agile execution into one coherent product portfolio strategy.
The work model for the role is: Hybrid (#LI-Hybrid)
Preferred location: Quartino, Switzerland
You will be mainly accountable for:
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Driving Product Strategy and Business Performance. Own the global product portfolio, including product strategy, roadmap definition, lifecycle management, and P&L performance, ensuring alignment with business objectives and market opportunities.
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Shaping Market-Centric Solutions. Monitor market trends, customer needs, and competitive developments to define and execute mid- and long-term product strategies, translating insights into differentiated and commercially successful offerings
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Leading Product Development and Execution. Ensure successful delivery of products and solutions from concept to market launch by driving cross-functional collaboration across R&D, operations, sales, and other key stakeholders
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Building High-Performing Teams and Partnerships. Lead and influence cross-functional teams, fostering a culture of accountability, ownership, innovation, and continuous improvement to achieve strategic and operational goals
Qualifications for the role:
- Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Power Electronics, Business Administration, or a related field; an MBA is considered an advantage
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8+ years of experience in Product Management, Portfolio Management, Business Development, or a related leadership role within the power electronics, critical power, electrical equipment, or industrial technology sectors
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Proven experience managing global product portfolios, including product strategy, lifecycle management, roadmap definition, and business performance accountability
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Strong commercial and financial acumen, with demonstrated experience in P&L ownership, business case development, pricing strategies, and profitability management
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Track record of translating market insights into successful product strategies, with the ability to identify customer needs, market opportunities, competitive trends, and growth initiatives
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Experience leading cross-functional teams in global matrix organizations, influencing stakeholders across engineering, operations, sales, service, finance, and executive leadership without direct reporting authority
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Excellent communication, leadership, and stakeholder management skills, combined with an entrepreneurial mindset, strategic thinking, and a strong drive for ownership, execution, and continuous improvement
Success Criteria
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Revenue growth and margin improvement of the product line
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Market growth and penetration (market share %) for respective product portfolio
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Strengthened market position in key segments
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Reliable execution of product roadmap and launches
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High-performing team with clear accountability
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